Bicycle Storage Solution?

Filed under Sisters in the saddle

We now have 3 bikes in my flat and no space.

Its a common theme, in London particularly where bikes are essential and space is a premium. The conundrum of how i’m going to store / hang / rest my bikes keeps me awake at night and to be honest I still haven’t quite concluded on what the solution is.

A few options so far:

Cycloc

I’ve used one of these in a previous flat and although good in that location its a bit too much for my narrow hallway

Pulleys

I thought this was the ideal scenario but alas my ceilings aren’t high enough and I don’t think my 6ft 3 flatmate would really appreciate bike in his face every morning.

The Delta Leonardo Wall Mount Rack …

looks to be relatively unobtrusive when your bicycle isn’t mounted in it and a pretty nice way of getting your bike up and out of the way when it is. Its my current favoured option although I still can’t figure out exactly where it / they are going to go…

If I lived in Lambeth I’d be Ok. They have just launched a new scheme whereby you can rent a space in a secure ‘bike box’ for £5 per month. Being a north London girl I am not normally envious of my southern friends but for once the tables have turned. Jealous? Yes, just a little bit.